{"id":602,"date":"2020-07-07T09:55:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T09:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/?p=602"},"modified":"2024-09-11T23:44:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T23:44:42","slug":"the-ins-and-outs-of-fixed-scaffolding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/nz\/blog\/the-ins-and-outs-of-fixed-scaffolding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ins and Outs of Fixed Scaffolding"},"content":{"rendered":"

On pretty much every kiwi building site, you\u2019ll see scaffolding.\u00a0<\/span>But, how many of us really know the correct rules and regulations around fixed scaffolding?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we outline the key aspects and what you should look for when using scaffolding on your current, or next, site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is fixed scaffolding?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Scaffolding – by definition – is a temporary platform that is used to elevate, offer support, and provide materials during a construction process for building, repairing or cleaning of a structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why does the construction industry use scaffolding?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s break it down:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Safety: Scaffolding is there as a secure structure for those working at height providing a flat and balanced working platform that allows multiple workers to work at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Access: With scaffolding wrapping areas of a building, it allows people to access parts of a building that may have been unattainable beforehand, such as wall or section of the roof.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Positioning: With scaffolding, workers are smack bang in front of the area they are working on. No need for getting into awkward and unsafe positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The need-to-knows<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Scaffolding can be a tricky subject, and because of this, there are many areas that we get asked to advise on. Below we outline some of the most important aspects of working with or around scaffolding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tagging and retagging<\/b><\/h2>\n

    All scaffolds must be checked by a competent person before handover. This involves tagging the scaffolding. All scaffolds, regardless of height, must have a tag clearly displaying important safety information at access points. Included on the tag:<\/span><\/p>\n